J. Jerome Plunkett Candidate

Born: November 11, 1924
St. Paul, Minnesota
Ramsey County
United States
Resided: St. Paul, Minnesota
Ramsey County
Death: December 5, 2000
Gender: Man
Occupation: Judge
Military Service: U.S. Army, World War II (1943-1946).
Political Party: Nonpartisan
Offices Held: St. Paul Municipal Judge (1954-1967). 1st Judicial District Court Judge (1967-1992).
Notes: Plunkett received a Bronze Star and Purple Heart for his service in World War II.
Sources: Minnesota Historical Society Birth Certificate Index (1924-54296). Minnesota Historical Society Death Certificate Index (2000-MN-036003). World War II Draft Registration Card (December 28, 1942). United States Department of Veterans Affairs BIRLS Death File. Minnesota Tribune, September 7, 1978 (p. VG3). Minneapolis Star Tribune, September 21, 1992 (p. B1). Minneapolis Star Tribune, December 7, 2000 (p .B6).
Photo of J. Jerome Plunkett
Photo of J. Jerome Plunkett
Minnesota Tribune, September 7, 1978 (p. VG3).

Election Details

Number of state/federal offices sought Number of campaigns Number of winning campaigns
1 1 0
Date Election Stage Party Votes Percent Result
09/12/1978 Supreme Court Associate Justice Primary Nonpartisan 97,635 16.34% Lost